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This is the third in the Brennan/Esposito series, that I am whizzing through at the moment. The series is evolving nicely and we are getting to know the histories of the main characters.

The story actually worked for me, despite elements of it being far fetched. That is crime for you though. Sometimes it helps to just go with the flow and just enjoy the complete freakishness of it. A feral boy is discovered in a derelict house, in a cage of bones. Brennan and his team start to investigate the strange environment that held the boy. This leads to the past rearing its ugly head for Brennan. There is a secret society at work. They want the boy back and will do anything to achieve that aim.

I approve of the whole secret society element of the book, associated with ‘The Garden’. I had actually worked out who was one of the key members, from his odd behaviour. That did not stop my enjoyment or appreciation of an exciting element.

And I liked the way we found out more about Phil Brennan and his early childhood. I thought it was clever the way Phil became unsettled and distant, as latent memories started to haunt him. I love a slightly disturbed Phil.

A massively enjoyable grisly read, with Phil’s past being the highlight.